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House advances bill allowing biological sex to be used in defining access to intimate spaces
Summary
After hours of emotional debate, the House advanced HB 148, which permits the classification of individuals by biological sex in certain settings such as restrooms, locker rooms and athletics. Supporters framed it as protecting women's privacy and safety; opponents called it discriminatory and warned of legal and safety consequences.
The New Hampshire House voted to advance House Bill 148 on the floor after extensive, emotionally charged debate in which members described personal encounters, safety concerns and legal risks.
Supporters said HB 148 is narrowly aimed at permitting entities and localities to adopt rules that rely on biological sex for intimate spaces and certain athletic or confinement settings. Opponents warned the bill would roll back existing protections for gender identity, create enforcement and privacy problems, and invite litigation.
Representative Zoe Manos, speaking for the minority, said the proposal would ‘‘radically change New Hampshire's divorce law’’ — an observation from a…
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